Morenci High School - Copper Cat Yearbook (Morenci, AZ)

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wildcats win comeback thriller Scoring two touchdowns in the fi- nal quarter, the Wildcats came storm- ing back to take an exciting 14-12 opening game victory over the Thatcher Eagles. Thatcher had wast- ed no time getting on the scoreboard as the Eagles' John Alva ran back the opening kickoff 88 yards for a quick TD. In the third quarter, Thatcher scored from the Morenci three-yard line increasing their lead to 12-O. Defense gave the Cats their first touchdown as Marty Hetrick picked up a Thatcher fumble in the fourth quarter and scampered 57 yards for the Wildcats first TD of the season. Robbie Windsor's PAT was good and Putting fear into the hearts of Wild- cat fans, the Bulldogs scored a quick six in their opening drive. When the Cats first possession failed to produce any yardage, Morenci was forced into a punting situation. Continuing to dominate the game, the Bulldogs blocked the punt and fell on the ball in the end zone for still another quick touchdown. Getting on track offensively, the Cats struck back in the second quar- ter with Fred Rodela's eight-yard run for a dirt, closing the a to 14-7 I3 V Q P - Safford scored once more in the sec- ond quarter giving the Bulldogs a 21- 7 lead going into the locker room at half time. Morenci trailed by only five. With 1:56 left in the game, the Cats drove 74 yards in six plays and scored the winning touchdown on Fred Rodela's three-yard plunge. Rob Windsor theo- rized: The team's intensity level was so high, we couldn't do anything but win in the end. Renewing the Clifton rivalry, the Wildcats then trounced the Trojans, 28-O. The always tough AA Safford Bulldogs were next on the schedule. Following a scoreless third quarter, Morenci cut the deficit to only 7 when Fred Rodela scored on a 15-yard run late in the fourth quarter. The Cats successfully attempted an onside kick and recovered the ball at midfield with one second showing on the clock. A desperation pass by Mike Gojkovich fell incomplete and the Wildcats suffered their first loss of the season. 41 af

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RECEIVING THE HIGH FIVE during pregame, Steve Segovia is greeted by team- mates Phillip Merino and Jimmy Barquin, PUTTING ON SUNTAN LOTION, Cristina Romero, Theresa Vaught, Bonnie Lopez and Kelly Miles take time out from a tennis match to work on their sun tan, SHADING HIS HEAD during half time on a hot day is Chris Rodriguez. GIVING ALL SHE'S GOI' in the one-mile run is Leticia Espinoza. TOUCHING HOME, Martin Calderon scores a run against Duncan. WET AND BAREFOOT, Felicia Macias and Lori Borjon leave the swimming pool after cooling off with a quick dip following a picture-taking session. , , . ' . 1 P olic. . L SPORTS 2? s Kf- - is t t

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xiii .Fl 3 A . . ,J -u- 'fu me 5, Q ' . W , Y,,.t, rf, , it . 3 --f'vr-wr A 1980 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAMincludes: FRONT ROW: Fred Rodela, Paul Castaneda, Danny Daniels, Marty Hetrick, Perry Licano, Nathan Wright, Mike Martinez. 2ND: Arnold Sanchez, Mike Gojkovich, Robert Saiz, John Ontiveros, Bryan Boling, Robbie Windsor, Albert Aguinaga. 3RD: Billy Kingsley, Gijo Verdugo, Norman Trujillo, Fred Lanphar, Steve Tucker, Richard Gonzales, Julio Calderon. 4TH Figito Peralta, mgrg George Abril, Don Cates, Ray Gaethje, Jim Barquin, Michael Uzueta. 5TH: Coach Lynne Nuttall, Leonard Chavarria, mgrg Brent Rains, Johnny Martinez, John Armstrong, Coach Tom Navarrete. Not Pictured: Coach Bruce Kinneberg. VARSITY FOOTBALL Thatcher Clifton Salford Willcox Snowflake MHS MHS MHS MHS MHS Miami Sahuarita Bisbee MHS MHS MHS 14 12 28 O 14 21 6 8 18 0 MHS 10 San Manuel 13 7 0 18 0 27 O WON-5 LOST-4 LOOKING UP FIELD, Marty Hetrick at- tempts to gain big yardage in the Cat's 28-0 victory over the Clifton Trojans. KICKING THE BALL for the extra point is Robbie Windsor in the game with conference leader, the Miami Vandals. TRYING TO ELUDEhis Thatcher defenders is halfback Marty Hetrick. EYEING AN OPENING Fred Rodela 14341 runs for a big gain against Clifton. STRUGGLING for extra yardage in the game with Willcox, fullback Bryan Boling Hifllll tries to break loose from the grasp of his defenders. VARSITY FOOTBALL 25